[DML] Re: wrong terminal ends

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Robert,

The reason for your lamp melt down was because someone replaced the factory
bulb with a high wattage replacement. Safety perimeters for all light
fixtures are based on a specific wattage bulb, exceeding these limits can
cause the fixture to melt or burn. This holds true for not only automotive
lighting but residential and commercial lighting fixtures as well.

We no of no change in the terminal size or type for the entire 8300+ cars
produced.

We're here to help you.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>

Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: <ROBLAMROCK@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2000 5:52 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: wrong terminal ends


> In a message dated 03/04/2000 6:03:38 AM GMT Standard Time,
ragill@xxxx
> writes:
>
> > Here is a strange find. The courtesy light in the engine compartment has
> > never worked on my Delorean. Thinking it was just a bad bulb I never
gave
> it
> > much thought . I went to change the bulb, removed the lens cover and
found
> > the wires had never been connected to the light socket but also found
the
> > wires have the wrong terminals on them. I am sure this is a factory
mistake
> > and not the work of a former owner. My Grandfather was the original
owner
> > and I have been the mechanic on this vehicle since it was new. I've
deiced
> > to leave the wires the way I found them , I think it adds to the
> strangeness
> > of the car in general. Has anyone else noticed this factory glitch.
>
> Some years ago I had a fire in my engine compartment, fortunately a local
> taxi driver stopped and allowed me to use his fire extinguisher.
> I suspect that the coutesy light in the engine compartment was on all the
> time (faulty switch/metal tag on cover not hitting switch right), and the
> plastic lens cover melted and dropped down on to my hot muffler and then
> ignited. From there the flames hit the wiring loom, the rubber belts, the
> plastic A/C tubing etc - there's a heck of a lot of combustible material
when
> a fire gets going.
> Now I've disconnected the courtesy light switch to be safe and only use it
> when required.
>
> Robert